This weekend Derek's Dad and brother came down for a short trip to drop off a snow blower. But one other thing that was sent down was a model train set that the family had gotten when Derek was younger. As my father in law unwrapped the cars Hyrum's eyes got bigger and bigger. Once they found the tracks they got right down to putting it together.
Hyrum couldn't wait for the entire track to be set up and took the engine on a trip across the carpet. The light on the front began to glow and we heard the faint sounds of whistles as it traveled under Hyrum's push power. Hyrum was having the time of his life and he didn't even know it could go by itself.
We put it all together and got the batteries in the wood car and switched it on but...nothing. We discovered that the plug needed two prongs but only had one so after some quick thinking by Derek's brother David and a cut up safety pin the train chugged to life.
All three boys were entranced. This picture doesn't do my father in laws reaction justice. All of them were grinning from ear to ear mesmerized by the train.
Hyrum couldn't get enough. He watched it go around and around giggling and smiling. I knew he'd love it but had no idea he'd have this kind of reaction to it.
He stayed like this for probably a half an hour watching the train go around and around. He gave his stuffed animals and glowing Halloween pumpkins take rides around and around. He'd make bridges with his legs and anytime we turned it off he insisted that it go on again. I'm beginning to think that a model train under the Christmas tree is going to be a tradition we adopt.
Hyrum couldn't wait for the entire track to be set up and took the engine on a trip across the carpet. The light on the front began to glow and we heard the faint sounds of whistles as it traveled under Hyrum's push power. Hyrum was having the time of his life and he didn't even know it could go by itself.
We put it all together and got the batteries in the wood car and switched it on but...nothing. We discovered that the plug needed two prongs but only had one so after some quick thinking by Derek's brother David and a cut up safety pin the train chugged to life.
All three boys were entranced. This picture doesn't do my father in laws reaction justice. All of them were grinning from ear to ear mesmerized by the train.
Hyrum couldn't get enough. He watched it go around and around giggling and smiling. I knew he'd love it but had no idea he'd have this kind of reaction to it.
He stayed like this for probably a half an hour watching the train go around and around. He gave his stuffed animals and glowing Halloween pumpkins take rides around and around. He'd make bridges with his legs and anytime we turned it off he insisted that it go on again. I'm beginning to think that a model train under the Christmas tree is going to be a tradition we adopt.
4 comments:
Kyle and Amy Brinkerhoff said...
Addy would love it! Can we come and play?
Pam said...
Boys (of all ages) and their machines. Hyrum just loves any machinery. I love the expression on his face as he watches the train. Pure joy!
Holly said...
BOooo!! BOOO!!!! :)
Nikki said...
Love the smiles on all of the "boys" :)
WHat a fun thing for them to bring along to share with Hyrum.